Ayr United’s Football Academy are looking to spread the word of Walking Football with the launch of a new pilot project.
A six week scheme is underway aimed at those living with dementia and carers offering support. Sessions in the walking version of the beautiful game are being offered up at Shoot Soccer, who have provided their venue to the AUFA free of charge.
Bus giant Stagecoach has offered funding for refreshments and travel help to participants as part of the initiative and some of their drivers and engineers joined the fun at the inaugural session.
Andy McInnes oversees the United Academy’s Walking Football setup and coaches up to 100 players across sessions each week. He says the introduction of Dementia Friendly classes is another key strand to the Academy’s work…
For information, contact Andy McInnes, Walking football Co-ordinator at the Ayr United Football Academy on 07984 326056 or visit https://www.aufa.org.uk/walking-football/ to book a space. The sessions take place each Monday at Shoot Soccer, Ayr from 2pm-4pm.
FULL STORY at source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/dementia-friendly-walking-football-sessions-34618139
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